Workers' Stand at Durgapur
Alloy Steel Plant Protest: A Fight for Rights & Dignity
On **August 21, 2025**, hundreds of workers from the Hindustan Steel Employees Union (CITU) rallied at the Durgapur Alloy Steel Plant. This interactive report breaks down their core demands and the context of their unified struggle.
The Pillars of the Protest
The protest is centered on specific, critical issues affecting the entire workforce, from permanent employees to contract laborers. Explore the primary demands that fueled the demonstration.
Wage & Bonus Agreements
A primary call for the immediate implementation of a new, fair wage agreement and the provision of a respectable bonus to improve the living standards of the workforce.
Plant Modernization
Demands for the modernization and expansion of the ASP plant to not only boost production but also to create a safer, more efficient working environment for all employees.
Contract Worker Welfare
A major focus on securing rights for contract workers, including the clearance of pending VDA (Variable Dearness Allowance) and the establishment of fair leave policies.
Visualizing the Core Issues
This chart provides a visual summary of the key areas of contention. Hover over each bar to see the specific demand that workers are fighting for.
Voices of the Movement
Nikhil Das
Meeting Chairman
Biswajit Dhar Choudhury
Contract Workers' Union Representative
Nabendu Sarkar
Union Convenor
Biswadeep Chatterjee
Key Speaker
The Broader Struggle
This event is not an isolated incident. It is part of a larger, ongoing agitation by steel workers. Click below to understand the full context.
The union's actions include resistance against what they term as "suppressive" management policies. This encompasses protesting the suspension of union leaders and opposing the introduction of new surveillance-based biometric attendance systems, which are seen as an infringement on worker privacy and rights.
